Pakistan off to Tokyo for Olympics

ISLAMABAD: A six-member Pakistani contingent left for Japan from Islamabad to participate in the Summer Olympic Games scheduled to be held in Tokyo, Japan from July 23.

The Pakistani contingent includes a badminton player, three shooters and two swimmers along with officials, said a press release issued here. The Pakistan Sports Board kept the players and officials in a bio-secure bubble established at the Pakistan Sports Complex.

The PCR tests of the contingent members were also conducted before their departure as per international protocols and requirements. In view of the extraordinary circumstances, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Pakistan Sports Board extended its full support to the Pakistan Olympic Association in every respect especially in travelling arrangements, lodging and boarding of the players.

Special travelling kits, uniforms and liveries have also been provided to the contingent members. At the request of the Pakistan Olympic Association, Pakistan Sports Board created an isolated the residential as well as training arena for the participants of Tokyo Olympic Games.

The PSB authorities were also continuously in touch with the players. Despite the pandemic, Pakistan Sports Board and Pakistan Olympic Association managed to arrange everything for the contingent timely and see them off with high hopes and best wishes.